
WWE 205 Live
February 19, 2019
Smoothie King Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Transcription by Josh Lopez
Who will advance to face @WWE_Murphy at #WrestleMania? #205Live pic.twitter.com/6tmpKbN2kH
— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2019
First Match: Humberto Carrillo vs. TJ Perkins
.@humberto_wwe is definitely showcasing his talents tonight on #205Live! pic.twitter.com/tVcIE09RW1
— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2019
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Perkins with a side headlock takeover. Perkins with a crucifix cover for a one count. Quick stalemate in the center of the ring. Perkins applies a side headlock. Perkins slides under Carrillo. Perkins applies a waist lock. Perkins leapfrogs over Carrillo. Carrillo with a SpringBoard Arm-Drag TakeOver. Drew Gulak and Jack Gallagher makes their way down to the ring. Test of Strength. Perkins applies a wrist lock. Carrillo with a single leg takedown. Perkins responds with a headscissors takedown. Perkins applies a headscissors neck lock. Carrillo goes for a monkey flip, but Perkins blocks it. Perkins with a full mount cover for a one count. Carrillo uses the ropes to create separation. Carrillo with a forearm smash. Carrillo with a Flying Crossbody Block for a one count.
Carrillo slaps Perkins in the chest. Perkins dumps Carrillo face first on the canvas. Perkins delivers The Sacrifice. Perkins drops Carrillo with a back elbow strike. Perkins bodyslams Carrillo. Perkins follows that with a SlingShot Senton for a one count. Perkins with a Spinning Back Kick. Perkins with a low dropkick. Perkins applies a rear chin lock. Carrillo gets back to a vertical base. Carrillo slips over Perkins back. Carrillo side steps Perkins into the turnbuckles. Perkins gets Carrillo tied in the tree of woe. Perkins with a Hesitation Dropkick for a two count. Following a snap mare takeover, Perkins works on his joint manipulation game. Perkins fights out of the fireman’s carry position.
Carrillo decks Perkins with a back elbow smash. Carrillo kicks Perkins in the face. Carrillo goes for a Sunset Flip, but Perkins lands back on his feet. Carrillo with a Spinning Wheel Kick. Carrillo hits The Space Fly Tiger Drop. Carrillo rolls Perkins back into the ring. Carillo with the cover for a two count. Carrillo dives over Perkins. Perkins goes for a Hurricanrana, but Carrillo rolls him over for a two count. Carrillo with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Carrillo follows that with a Roll Through Standing MoonSault for a two count. Carrillo drags Perkins to the corner. Carrillo with a shoulder block. Perkins floats over into The STF. Carrillo crawls to the bottom rope to create separation. Carrillo and Perkins are trading back and forth shots. Carrillo delivers a Missile Dropkick. Carrillo connects with The Arabian Press to pickup the victory.
Winner: Humberto Carrillo via Pinfall
The #PremierAthlete @TonyNese's to-do list:
– Win the tournament
– Become @WWE #Cruiserweight Champion
– Do that ⤴️ at #WrestleMania.#205Live pic.twitter.com/mYlzBVuKoF— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2019
https://twitter.com/AriyaDaivariWWE/status/1097667298662498304
Second Match: Ariya Daivari vs. Johnny Lyons
.@AriyaDaivariWWE takes full control of this opportunity and DESTROYS #JohnnyLyons. #205Live pic.twitter.com/lYIAeCBZ99
— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2019
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Lyons applies a side headlock. Daivari brings Lyons to the corner. Daivari with rapid fire jabs. Daivari repeatedly stomps on Lyon’s chest. Daivari argues with the referee. Lyons dives over Daivari. Lyons dropkicks Daivari. Daivari responds with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Daivari repeatedly kicks Lyons in the ribs. Daivari connects with The HammerLock Lariat. Daivari makes Lyons tap out to a Modified Million Dollar Dream.
Winner: Ariya Daivari via Submission
#Cruiserweight Champion @WWE_Murphy knows the question on everyone's minds…
…who will earn the opportunity to step up to the champ at #WrestleMania? #205Live 🤔 pic.twitter.com/4p6asBgJ2J
— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2019
Third Match: Cedric Alexander vs. Mike Kanellis w/Maria Kanellis
.@CedricAlexander is starting to build momentum as he faces off against @RealMikeBennett tonight on #205Live. pic.twitter.com/Wl7El8ANWq
— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2019
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Kanellis applies a wrist lock. Chain grappling exchange in the center of the ring. Kanellis tells Alexander to bring it. Alexander backs himself in between the ropes. Kanellis applies a side headlock. Kanellis drops Alexander with a shoulder tackle. Alexander leapfrogs over Kanellis. Alexander applies an arm-bar. Kanellis kicks Alexander in the gut. Kanellis with two knife edge chops. Alexander ducks a clothesline from Kanellis. Alexander with a HeadScissors TakeOver. Alexander dropkicks Kanellis. Alexander with three knife edge chops. Following a snap mare takeover, Alexander dropkicks the back of Kanellis head for a two count. Alexander continues to light up Kanellis chest in the corner. Alexander with a Forearm Smash. Alexander goes for a SpringBoard Clothesline, but Kanellis blocks it.
Kanellis transitions into a ground and pound attack. Kanellis with a snap mare takeover. Kanellis delivers clubbing elbow smashes. Kanellis poses for the crowd. Kanellis talks smack to Alexander. Kanellis with a Sliding Dropkick. Kanellis applies a rear chin lock on the bottom rope. Kanellis punches Alexander. Alexander with two knife edge chops. Alexander uppercuts Kanellis. Alexander rolls Kanellis over for a two count. Kanellis drops Alexander with a straight right hand. Kanellis drives Alexander face first into the middle turnbuckle for a two count. Kanellis goes back to the rear chin lock. Alexander gets back to a vertical base. Alexander decks Kanellis with a JawBreaker.
Alexander unloads a flurry of strikes. Alexander dropkicks the left knee of Kanellis. Alexander clotheslines Kanellis. Alexander blocks a boot from Kanellis. Alexander with a Discus Elbow Smash. Alexander hits The Neuralyzer. Kanellis side steps Alexander into the turnbuckles. Alexander goes for a SpringBoard Clothesline, but Kanellis ducks out of the way. Kanellis repeatedly stomps on the injured right knee of Alexander. Alexander with an inside cradle for a two count. Alexander SuperKicks Kanellis. Kanellis negates The Lumbar Check. Alexander fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Alexander goes for another Neuralyzer, but Kanellis counters with a SuperKick. Kanellis with a Michinoku Driver for a two count.
Alexander and Kanellis are trading back and forth shots. Alexander kicks Kanells in the jaw. Kanellis responds with a forearm smash. Kanellis with a Back Pack Stunner for a two count. Alexander avoids a Big Boot from Kanellis. Alexander with a small package for a two count. Alexander with a backslide cover for a two count. Alexander with a Michinoku Driver for a two count. Kanellis kicks Alexander in the face. Alexander is throwing forearms at Kanellis. Kanellis slams Alexander’s head on the top rope. Double Boot which sends both men tumbling to the floor.
Kanellis with a SpineBuster on the ramp. Alexander gets back in the ring at the count of nine. Kanellis locks in The Boston Crab. Alexander grabs the bottom rope to create separation. Alexander sends Kanellis crashing to the outside. Alexander lands a SomerSault Plancha. Alexander rolls Kanellis back into the ring. Maria stops Alexander in his tracks. Kanellis SuperKicks Alexander. Kanellis with a Rolling Cutter for a two count. Alexander fights out of a strange pinning predicament in the corner. Alexander plants Kanellis with The Lumbar Check to pickup the victory.
Winner: Cedric Alexander via Pinfall
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